Adjustments

Belt Adjustments

Check condition and tension of belts after every 100 hours of operation. Replace belts as required.

Alternator Belt

The alternator belt should be tensioned so when it is

pressed firmly with thumb, midway between pulleys, it2 deflects .25 inch (6.4 mm).

1. To adjust belt tension, loosen bolt securing brace to

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engine, bolt securing alternator to brace and alternator mounting bolt.

2.Rotate alternator away from engine.

3.Hold alternator in position after proper belt tension setting is achieved and tighten alternator and brace

bolts to secure adjustment.

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Cooling & Governor Fan Belts

1. Cooling Fan Belt

2. Governor Fan Belt

 

 

The cooling and governor fan belts belt should be ten­

 

sioned so when they are pressed firmly with thumb, mid­

 

way between pulleys, they deflect .38 inch (9.7 mm).

 

1.

To adjust belt tension, loosen upper and lower nuts

 

securing idler arm to front engine mount.

 

2.

Pull out on idler arm until desired belt tension is

 

achieved.

 

3.

Tighten mounting nuts to secure adjustment.

 

Ford Gasoline Engine

Groundsmaster 3000

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Toro 3000D manual Belt Adjustments, Alternator Belt, Cooling & Governor Fan Belts